Creighton Basketball 2011-2012

[ShawJ]

Nice shots, Brad.

BIG game coming up on Saturday. UNI is going to be tough at home.

[Coyote]

The 2/26 (last game of the regular season) between CU @ ISU is going to be on ESPN.

[ShawJ]

Ugh, that was brutal.

[skinzfan23]

I went to the game in Cedar Falls tonight, I will have to try to post a few pics tomorrow.

[ShawJ]

Looking forward to them, Skinzfan.

Creighton had 5 assists last night while they are averaging 19/20 this season per game. We were also bricking some open 3s that we usually make. I'm surprised that it was as close as it was at the end.

Regardless, this doesn't hurt that much as long as we take care of business the rest of the season. I don't think any other team on the schedule has the ability to slow us down like UNI does.

[skinzfan23]

Sorry the pictures aren't the best, just got a new camera and adjusting to it.  It was a great atmosphere to be at, just wish Creighton could have pulled it out.

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[Coyote]

Nice pics! (#4) no wonder there was all that clapping at halftime.

[nebugeater]

I have seen that 1/2 time show in Lincoln a couple of times.  They are actually pretty good.  

Nice Pics!

[Brad]

Nice shots.  That was the first game in that Arena correct?

[skinzfan23]

Nice shots.  That was the first game in that Arena correct?

Not sure what you are asking, but UNI has played there for the past 5-6 years, prior to that they played in the UNI-dome.  It was the first time UNI had beaten a ranked opponent in the McLeod Center though.

By the way Creighton is still ranked #15 and #17 after the loss.

[Brad]

Creighton is playing in a Brand New Arena one of these upcoming road games.

[iamjacobm]

Creighton is playing in a Brand New Arena one of these upcoming road games.

Evansville is in a new arena this year, but have been there all season.

[iamjacobm]

2nd straight loss for Creighton.

[cdub]

Now this is the McDermott I used to know...  I'm torn as I really wanted them to do well and get a high seed and THEN |expletive| out.  Road wins can be tough though so maybe they will still close strong.

[Coyote]

I believe that at one point CU was 1 for 11 at three pointers for a team that led the nation.

[skinzfan23]

Should be another big crowd for Creighton on Saturday vs. Wichita St.  (whiteout)  The reserved tickets are already sold out and they will be selling standing-room only tickets on Saturday.

[Big E]

Jays rely on Big E to counter big rival

http://www.omaha.com/article/20120209/B ... -big-rival

Creighton is counting on Gregory Echenique to slow down a player on a rampage when the Bluejays face Wichita State on Saturday.

Shockers center Garrett Stutz has averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds in the past five games. Overall, the 7-foot Stutz leads Wichita State with averages of 14.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

Actual Big E says "|expletive| you, Creighton.  Pay taxes."

Shocker joke.

[Brad]

Creighton gets blow out today in front of 18,735.

[iamjacobm]

[S33]

Well it was fun while it lasted. Hello, NIT.

[ShawJ]

Well it was fun while it lasted. Hello, NIT.

Not yet. CU is still a 6 seed in the latest bracket released today, amazingly.

[skinzfan23]

CU won on the road at S. Illinois 88-69 (which isn't as tough as it used to be) but the Bluejays were on fire and made a MVC record 77.5% (31-40) of their shots.  This is the highest % in college basketball this year and the 20th highest all-time in college basketball.

[iamjacobm]

CU won on the road at S. Illinois 88-69 (which isn't as tough as it used to be) but the Bluejays were on fire and made a MVC record 77.5% (31-40) of their shots.  This is the highest % in college basketball this year and the 20th highest all-time in college basketball.

Lets hope that is the official end to their shooting slump.

[ThatGuy]

It might just be that S.Illinois has given up and isn't even trying on defense. SIU's previous game they played Indiana State who shot 12-12 3pt and 64% from the floor. Meaning that over the last 2 games teams went 56-79 FG and 24-26 3pts!

[S33]

wrote 'em off all night, but damn, nice come back...

[iamjacobm]

wrote 'em off all night, but darn, nice come back...

HUGE win.  Should give them a lot of confidence for one last run.

[Bryan1117]

Very big win indeed for Creighton. A lot of college basketball "experts" were saying that if CU lost tonight - they would have been squarely on the bubble, and perhaps off of it as well (out of the tourney). Thankfully the boys came back, and what a shot by Antoine Young! As long as the Jays take care of business, and win  their next three games (at home vs. E-ville, at ISU-blue, and at least one win at Arch Madness), they should not have to sweat out Selection Sunday.

[skinzfan23]

Wow what a big win for Creighton.  The game winner was the #2 play of the day on sportscenter.  I was watching the game on tv with some friends and think that they were very impressed with the arena and with the crowd.  It looked great to see on tv.  The C-Link looked like it was rocking tonight.

[Brad]

Bracket Buster Photos:

http://www.creighton.rivals.com/photofe ... &fid=39501

[skinzfan23]

Wow, Creighton gives up an arena record 43 points to Colt Ryan and is down by 14 at one point in the second half and for the second game in a row hits a game winner with under 25 sec left.  CU wins 93-92 in OT.  Improves to 24-5 in front of 16,447 to bring the season total for attendance to 266,632 for an average of 16,665!

[iamjacobm]

Man that would of been a bad loss.  Really entertaining game though!  I would say CU is a lock now.

[Brad]

Photo Feature from last night's 93-92 Overtime Win

http://www.creighton.rivals.com/photofe ... &fid=39505

[almighty_tuna]

Last night was ridiculous!! A good night for a goal cam though!!
http://whiteandbluereview.com/?p=16978

The tip-in for the tie going into OT




Celebration!

[ShawJ]

Creighton is trying to give all their fans heart attacks to increase business for the medical center.

[almighty_tuna]

Creighton is trying to give all their fans heart attacks to increase business for the medical center.

+1 on that. I hope they start owning the lead more confidently next weekend.

[iamjacobm]

BTW ESPN's latest "Bracketology" has them as a 7 seed.  They could sure use a strong run at Arch Madness to get off that tough matchup.

[Coyote]

Highest Average Attendance, MVC History

   Avg. Att.    School       Year
   16,664    Creighton    2011-12
   15,930    Creighton    2008-09
   15,909    Creighton    2006-07
   15,333    Creighton    2007-08
   14,495    Creighton    2009-10
   13,901    Creighton    2005-06
   13,674    Louisville     1974-75
   13,507    Creighton    2010-11

I can't find the link to this year's national averages to see where we rank today, and one know that?

[skinzfan23]

From Creighton's website:

2011-12 Attendance Leaders (thru 2/22)
   Rk.    School    Average    Next Home
   1.    Kentucky    23,638    2/25
   2.    Syracuse    23,085    3/3
   3.    Louisville    21,400    2/26
   4.    North Carolina    20,066    2/29
   5.    Wisconsin    17,175    2/28
   6.    Tennessee    17,114    3/3
   7.    Creighton    16,664    --
   8.    Memphis    16,620    2/28
   9.    Ohio State    16,390    2/26
   10.    Indiana    16,354    2/28
   11.    Kansas    16,300    2/25
   12.    BYU    14,938    2/25
   13.    Marquette    14,875    3/3
   14.    Illinois    14,869    2/26
   15.    Michigan State    14,797    2/25
   16.    New Mexico    14,336    2/29
   17.    Arizona    13,805    2/23
   18.    Vanderbilt    13,661    2/28
   19.    UNLV    13,446    2/25
   20.    Purdue    13,246    2/29
   21.    Connecticut    12,969    2/25
   22.    Iowa State    12,935    3/3
   23.    Kansas State    12,819    2/25
   24.    Dayton    12,426    2/25

[iamjacobm]

Creighton ranked again.

Apparently this will be the first time there will be two ranked teams in the Valley tournament for nearly 30 years.

[almighty_tuna]

I'll be heading down to St. Louis on Thursday to shoot the tournament. Will be posting on here as I can, but will tweeting a bunch (@astreurphoto) and posting a bunch of pics on http://www.whiteandbluereview.com